Texas Stars Hire Frontenacs’ Chris Nelson as Assistant Athletic Trainer

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, announced today the hiring of Assistant Athletic Trainer Chris Nelson beginning in the 2023-24 season.

Nelson joins the organization from the Kingston Frontenacs, where he held the position of Head Athletic Therapist and Strength Coach.

Nelson graduated from the Athletic Therapy Program at Sheridan College in 2018. Following his graduation, Nelson joined Carleton University of the OUA as the Athletic Therapist for the men’s hockey team. In August of 2019, Nelson was hired as the Head Athletic Therapist and Strength Coach for the Frontenacs. He spent four years working with the team, helping countless players with their strength, conditioning and recovery.

Nelson joins the Stars staff alongside Head Athletic Trainer, Mike DeGaetano who joined Texas in 2021.

The Ontario Hockey League would like to congratulate Chris on this new opportunity and we wish him all the best moving forward.

Visit texasstars.com for more information.